Obituary of Howard N. Herbert

Howard Herbert passed away on Sunday, June 4, 2017 at Tall Pines in Belfast, Maine. Howard was born on December 13, 1921 to Thirza (Cross) and George Herbert in Waldo, Maine, the youngest of five. He met his beautiful bride at Poors Mills dance hall where they learned to dance. They were sweethearts throughout high school and were married on Oct. 3, 1940 in Morrill. A year later he bought a farm on Rowe Hill in Morrill and developed what was known as Hill Top Poultry farm, one of the largest poultry farms in the state of Maine during the mid 1950’s. He also ran a sawmill, built roads, did carpentry, worked in the woods with his horses and was a deputy sheriff for twenty years. In 1969 Howard sold his farm on Rowe Hill and built his new home in the village. Howard started a construction business and built thirteen homes in the town of Morrill. The last home he built was his grandson Scott’s. In 1977 Howard and Doris spent their first winter residing at Zephyr Shore Estates. It was the first of 20 winters there, enjoying retirement and serving on various committees in the park. Howard also served as director for several years at the estate. Howard served on the board of selectman for eleven years and two of those years as chairperson. He was involved in many organizations like 4-H Club, Boy Scouts, and grange. He was most proud of belonging to the Masonic Order for over 70 years. Howard was a humble, trustworthy, dependable, generous friend. He loved his family, was a devoted son, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and great –great-grandfather. Howard was predeceased by his parents George and Thirza (Cross) Herbert; sisters Louise Joyce, Nell Thompson, Effie Herbert, and brother Freeman Herbert. He is survived by his wife of 75 years, Doris; son Dennis and daughter-in-law Stephanie Herbert; grandson and granddaughter-in-law Scott and Dianna Herbert, his other grandchildren Stephen, Joshua, and Rosanna; great-grandchildren, Samantha, Craig, and Jesse; great-great-grandchild, Annabelle; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Family and friends are invited to call from 2-4pm, with a memorial service held at 3:30pm on Saturday, June 10th at Riposta Funeral Home, 182 Waldo Ave., Belfast.